The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Superior Room
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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King Street, Thetford, England, IP24 2AZ
  • Place, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Burrell Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dad's Army Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room (for 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Thetford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thetford inn is smoke free.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 539 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frienldy Staff great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel and pub. All staff really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but Staff all helpful and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel team were very friendly, the room was immaculate, the bed very comfortable, facilities good, location convenient and all well organised for reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To be fair the building has great potential but needs a bit ( lot) of TLC & money to upgrade rooms & public areas. The room was kept as clean as it could be but was tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and dog friendly! I always stay there when competing in Thetford area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes pet friendly lovely staff they should be very proud of their staff
Thank you for my breakfast love isla
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good meet at reception, room was clean, warm , perfectly adequate. WiFi consistent but weak.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Toby

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Staff always friendly and rooms exactly what I expect for the value. Have stayed before, will continue to stay there in the future
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mark

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building right in the centre of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a lot of character and we liked the location and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. They were very helpful when it came to answering to our requests. All staff were very friendly. Speedy and easy check in and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay food great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here before. So we got what we expected a nice comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and welcoming and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Great staff. Really requires some updating and renovations, Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly welcome and helpful staff, good food Great Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing and all staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN W

ok place to stay

Have stayed before - is an ok place to stay - you know what to expect with GK No food was available owing to a gas problem - these things happen - I only found out when I went to order though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Liked: Staff & service
Easy not very expensive stay, we enjoyed food options, and had our dinners at the hotel. Convenient location for going to Thetford forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqualene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfortable room, good food, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022